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Jan. 2 | Flu peak approaching, Nebraskans losing jobs
Nebraska Update
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Jan. 2 | Flu peak approaching, Nebraskans losing jobs
Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Jan. 2, 2026, include: flu and COVID-19 cases are rising quickly across Nebraska, a western Nebraska hospital is transitioning to Rural Emergency Hospital designation to maintain emergency care access, unemployment remains low statewide but layoffs and new jobless claims are increasing, soda and energy drinks are no longer eligible for SNAP purchases in Nebraska, new AI-powered tool is helping teachers work with Mayan-language students, Nebraska football closed its season with a bowl loss to Utah.
Nebraska Update
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